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Workplace safety

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following best describes the signage shown?

a)

The place to gather during an emergency

b)

Assembly point every morning

c)

Place for emergency vehicles to park

2.

Which of the following best describes the signage shown?

a)

Count the number of steps you take

b)

Look ahead while walking

c)

Be careful while walking

3.

Which of the following best describes the signage shown above?

a)

The area is protected by police

b)

You will be stopped if you try to enter

c)

Only authorised people are allowed to enter

4.

Which of the following are hazards shown in the picture?

a)

Woman standing on a chair

b)

Man throwing a stapler

c)

Stressed worker

d)

Coffee spillage

5.

How can you prevent injuries at the workplace shown above?

a)

Throw the stapler higher to prevent it from hitting someone

b)

Use a ladder instead of a chair when arranging books in cabinet

c)

Pour water over the coffee spillage to prevent slipping

6.

Why is it important to follow safety regulations?

a)

To prevent injuries

b)

To get more salary

c)

To be promoted

7.

What are the responsibilities of young workers at work?

a)

To follow the rules and regulations of the workplace

b)

To use safety measures such as protective clothing and equipment when required

c)

All of these

d)

To have knowledge of how to react during an emergency and report to the supervisor in case of emergency

8.

What is the responsibility of employers towards their young employees’ safety?


a)

Provide training in a language that the majority of the workforce understands

b)

Ask workers to buy protective equipment as needed

c)

Allow young workers to work as much as they can to gain more knowledge on the job

9.

Young workers can exercise workplace safety rights and file a confidential complaint with OSHA if they find the environment hazardous, and the employer neglects safety and OSHA standards.


a)

False

b)

True

10.

Emergency Action Plans include

a)

Training and drills

b)

Shelters and evacuation

c)

Emergency lights

d)

All of these

11.

The three main ways to reduce or remove hazards at work are

a)

PPE, remove the hazard, good work policies

b)

PPE, good work policies, good training

c)

PPE, good training, good shoes

d)

PPE, remove the hazard, good shoes

12.

What are the different kinds of workplace hazards?

a)

Safety, Biological, Chemical, Other Health Hazards

b)

PPE, good policies, good shoes

c)

SDS, OSHA, PPE, CDC

d)

Safety, Bacterial, Chemistry, Other Healthy Hazards

13.

Which of the following should you ALWAYS do when lifting?

a)

Lift with your legs

b)

Twist when lifting

c)

Lift by reaching far in front of you

d)

Ensure that your back is straight

14.

PPE stands for...

a)

Priority Personal Equipment

b)

Personal Priority Equipment

c)

Personal Protective Equipment

d)

Protective Personal Equipment

15.

Training regarding personal protective equipment should be provided by...

a)

The government

b)

The employer

c)

The worker

d)

Training is optional

16.

If an employer asks you to take safety training, are you obligated to do it?

a)

Yes, it is required for my own and the safety of my coworkers.

b)

No, I am not.

c)

Only if it happens during work hours.

17.

What are the different types of hazards?

a)

other

b)

biological

c)

physical

d)

chemical

18.

Noise, vibration, light, energy, and

extreme heat or cold all belong to what type of hazard?

a)

Chemical

b)

Physical

c)

Biological

19.

Which of the following routes of entry is most common?

a)

absorption

b)

ingestion

c)

injection

d)

inhalation

20.

Which is the most effective way to control a hazard in a workplace?

a)

elimination of the hazard

b)

engineering controls

c)

administrative controls

d)

personal protective equipment

21.

To prevent workplace accidents, which of the follow are important?

a)

everyone needs to work together to identify possible hazards

b)

safety must become a priority for everyone.

c)

you should take risks.

22.

Which age group is injured at work most often?

a)

Very old workers

b)

Younger workers

c)

Age doesn’t matter

23.

The most common types of workplace accidents are

a)

machine malfunctions

b)

Slips, trips, and falls

c)

Water

24.

Common causes of accidents at work are, which of the following?

a)

laziness and not following safety rules.

b)

being distracted or tired.

c)

following the safety rules

25.

Regardless of age, accidents at work can occur to anyone, therefore safety must become

a)

fun for everyone

b)

a priority in the workplace for everyone.

c)

secondary to customer service.

26.

.____________ Most work related accidents are NOT predictable and preventable events.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

Who has responsibility for health and safety at your place of work?

a)

Employers, employees and sub-contractors

b)

Everyone at your place of work no matter who employs them

c)

The client and main contractor only

28.

My job doesn't involve physical tasks, so I don't have any risks of getting hurt. Is this statement correct?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

No, unless I do something wrong.

29.

Controlling measures for safety at a workplace is the same as precautions for personal safety.

a)

Yes, they are both important.

b)

Yes, they are both preventative measures.

c)

No, they are assessing risks.

30.

It refers to the office, premises or worksite where a worker is temporary or habitually assigned.

a)

Work Area

b)

Work Ground

c)

Work Place

d)

Work Station

31.

It is the situation that could be dangerous to people in the workplace.

a)

Hazard

b)

Microorganism

c)

Risk

d)

Contaminant

32.

Inadequate and insufficient machine guards,

unsafe workplace conditions, unsafe work practices belong to what kind of hazard?

a)

Biological

b)

Chemical

c)

Ergonomic

d)

Safety

33.

95% of all work related accidents are caused by human error.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

A healthy work environment include all except....

a)

Smoke-free environment

b)

Noisy

c)

Remove obstacles/tripping

d)

Prevent visual distractions

35.

Check these items when you sit down to work:

a)

Is the top of the screen at eye level?

b)

Is the display sharp and steady?

c)

Is your view glare and reflection free

d)

Are your wrists straight as you type?

e)

Are your feet flat on the floor

36.

what is a risk?

a)

Something that has the potential to cause harm

b)

The possibility that harm may occur after being exposed to a hazard

c)

The chance that you will hurt yourself

37.

What HAZARD do safety glasses protect you from?

a)

Small pieces of airborne particles

b)

The sun

c)

Chemical fumes

38.

What is the primary (main) purpose of the Health and SAfety at Work Act (HSWA)?

a)

To make sure employees are fairly paid

b)

To provide a framework to protect the health & safety of workers

c)

To encourage employees to be more responsible

39.

Who must comply with OSHA?

a)

Only teachers and doctors.

b)

Everyone who works at a job that requires health and safety.

40.

Which of the following is an example of being safe at work?

a)

Always smile while at work.

b)

Wearing oven gloves when removing hot plates.

c)

Greeting your boss everyday.